Motion and Emotion
June 26, 2010
by Optimum Wellness
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If there were a support group for people who loved (and are addicted) to exercise, I would volunteer to be their lead facilitator. I have always loved exercise.
Fit Living for Men
June 22, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
With the exception of at least two popular men’s magazines that emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle for men, one might infer from the onslaught of women’s magazines that only women care about what they eat, how they look, and how to improve their health. With the pressures of modern society, men and women both know how challenging it can be to stay at the top of their game plan.
Coffee Perks
June 15, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
It seems the jury is back in when it comes to discussing whether or not coffee is good for our health. Do the benefits outweigh the risks? A recent study would suggest, that yes, coffee is actually good for most of us. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm questioned over 60,000 women regarding their [...]
Paella-Style Chicken and Rice
June 11, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Paella pans are round, shallow metal pans that let the rice and vegetables cook evenly without getting mushy. A wok will do the job just as well; the wide mouth lets liquid evaporate, so the rice cooks and the other ingredients steam rather than boil.
May/June 2010
June 11, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 3 Comments
As you step fully into spring and into summer you may be looking for a way to keep your wellness movement going forward. Gone are the days (hopefully) where energy is put toward fad, out of balance eating.
Tending the Flames
June 11, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
The following scenario may appear all too familiar: you woke up late due to a night of restless sleep, grabbing a coffee and something with a shelf life longer than you care to acknowledge, made your way through traffic congestion only to arrive at a work station overrun with e-mails, voice mails, and an overflowing “in” box.
Food For Thought
June 10, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 1 Comment
In support of keeping our thinking fine tuned and full of possibility, taking a proactive stance in treating our brain to the very best in loving care makes inspired sense.
Couple this with the growing body of research that clearly suggests that we can have a powerful impact on how healthfully our brain, mind and memory [...]
Growth
June 9, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Whenever you find yourself in any adverse condition, remember you will not come out of it until you grow out of it. You may antagonize adversity and cause it to disappear temporarily, but it will soon return in some other form.
Fruit Pizza
June 8, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 1 Comment
This is a lot of fun to create with kids. A great summertime dessert and potluck favorite.
Green Chili Salmon Burgers
June 8, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 2 Comments
Salmon Burgers with Green Chili
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 pound salmon fillets, skinned, chopped (all bones removed)
2 tablespoons salsa
2 tablespoons diced green chilies
1/4 cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions:
Remove skin from salmon filets and either chop into small pieces or pulse in a food processor fitted with metal blade. If [...]
